Tuesday, 4 October 2016

We invest large sums of money on making our homes aesthetically appealing. We want that appeal to last for a long time, so we spend more on maintenance. Wooden floors are quite characteristic of Sydney homes. Our wooden and stone floors need polishing every now and again so that the sheen does not diminish and it protects the floor from probable scratches.

You can polish your floors yourself or even hire a polishing specialistinSydney.If you decide to DIY it, then you have to be sure of a couple things. Firstly, you will need to know also how frequently you should do it. Ideally, floors are polished every two to four months.Then, what polish is most suitable for your floor, if you are unsure of the polish, then before applying it to the whole floor try it on an inconspicuous patch. Polishing your floors usually does not take long, but it’s the polish that takes around a day to dry. You can use the floor if it is necessary after a couple of hours, but avoid using the polished area for a day or two. Plus, you must also hire a sanding machine to prepare your floor for polishing.

The room where you intend to polish the floor must be completely empty as the dust from the sanding machine will ruin your furniture. The floor must be scrubbed and mopped clean otherwise you will not get the desired results with your polish. You could get services of a polishing specialist who will save you from a lot hassle of purchasing all the polishing materials and hiring a machine. Even if you have to purchase the polish on your own the specialist will be able to advise exactly which is most suitable for your floor and may be places where you can get the best deal on your purchase.